Substation Physical Design Engineer, Power Delivery

WSP Canada • airdrie, ab, Canada • Posted June 05, 2026

Location airdrie, ab
Job Type Full-time
Category Engineering
Posted June 05, 2026
Position Intermediate Substation Physical Design Engineer

Location Alberta, British Columbia or Saskatoon, Western Canada

Overview Design and deliver detailed physical design packages for medium to high voltage utility substations, supporting Canada’s renewable energy expansion.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed design of medium to high voltage substations.

Develop one‑line diagrams, general arrangements, elevation views, conduit and cable routing, substation physical layouts, ground grid layouts, and equipment details.

Execute calculations for lightning protection, battery sizing, AC station service sizing, conduit and cable tray sizing, and related parameters.

Create technical specifications and design criteria.

Occasionally travel as required.

Qualifications

5–10 years of hands‑on experience designing substations from 15 kV to 138 kV; experience with 230–500 kV considered an asset.

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